Intel Core i5-7300U vs Intel Core i3-7130U: comparison

Comparison of Intel Core i5-7300U and Intel Core i3-7130U: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

Intel Core i5-7300U has a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (1.1 GHz vs 1 GHz).

At the same time, Intel Core i3-7130U has a higher base clock (2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz).

Both processors match on: core count (2), thread count (4), L3 cache (3 MB), TDP (15 W), process node (14 nm), maximum memory size (32 GB), memory channels (2), PCIe version (3).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterIntel Core i5-7300UIntel Core i3-7130U
Cores / threads 2 / 4 2 / 4
Max boost clock 3.5 GHz —
L3 cache 3 MB 3 MB
TDP 15 W 15 W
Process 14 nm 14 nm
Integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter Intel Core i5-7300U Intel Core i3-7130U
General
Model i5-7300U i3-7130U
Codename Kaby Lake Kaby Lake
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line Процессоры Intel Core i5 7-го поколения Процессоры Intel Core i3 7-го поколения
Process 14 nm 14 nm
Launch date Q1 2017 Q2 2017
Status Launched Discontinued
Embedded options available Yes —
Use conditions Industrial Commercial Temp —
CPU
Cores 2 2
Threads 4 4
Multithreading (SMT/HT) Yes Yes
Base clock 2.6 GHz 2.7 GHz
Max boost clock 3.5 GHz —
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency 3.5 GHz —
L3 cache 3 MB 3 MB
Bus speed 4 GT/s 4 GT/s
TDP 15 W 15 W
Configurable TDP-up 25 W —
Configurable TDP-down 7.5 W 7.5 W
cTDP-up base frequency 2.7 GHz —
cTDP-down base frequency 800 MHz 800 MHz
Turbo Boost Yes (2) No
64-bit support Yes Yes
Instruction set width 64 bit 64 bit
Instruction set extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Memory
Max memory size 32 GB 32 GB
Memory types DDR4, LPDDR3, DDR3L DDR4, LPDDR3, DDR3L
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory bandwidth 34.1 GB/s 34.1 GB/s
ECC memory supported No No
Graphics
Integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics base frequency 300 MHz 300 MHz
Graphics max frequency 1.1 GHz 1 GHz
Graphics video max memory 32 GB 32 GB
Max displays 3 3
Max resolution (DP) 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution (HDMI) 4096x2304@24Hz 4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution (eDP) 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
Graphics device ID 0x5916 0x5916
Quick Sync Video Yes Yes
Clear Video HD Yes Yes
Clear Video Yes Yes
Graphics output eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
4K support Yes, at 60Hz Yes, at 60Hz
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 3 3
PCI Express lanes 12 12
PCI Express configurations 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FCBGA1356 FCBGA1356
Max CPU configuration 1 1
Package size 42mm X 24mm 42mm X 24mm
TJUNCTION 100 °C 100 °C
Security and virtualization
Virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) Yes Yes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Yes
Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Yes
AES-NI Yes Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes No
Secure Key Yes Yes
Intel OS Guard Yes Yes
Intel Boot Guard Yes Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions Yes Yes
Intel Memory Protection Extensions Yes Yes
Stable IT Platform Program Yes No
vPro Eligibility Intel vPro Platform —
Technologies
Enhanced SpeedStep Yes Yes
Idle States Yes Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Yes
Identity Protection Technology Yes Yes
Transactional Synchronization Extensions Yes No
Speed Shift Technology Yes Yes
Flex Memory Access Yes Yes
Optane Memory Supported Yes Yes
Smart Response Technology Yes Yes

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